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Nebraska State HUfbri. . . ) :' . -I Society - vol. no. xun PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1927. NO. 15 Decision on Stull Injunc tion is Promised v , , T7 - . , , Ji-atter Argued Yesterday m the Fed- era! Court at Lincoln Covenre Local Road. From Thursaay'g Dally C. Lawrence Stull is estopped from interfering with construction of a state highway across his farm, be cause he waited until a month's work had been done and $9,000 exnended. was the contention of Assistant At- torney General Ayres in federal court Wedne"3ay afternoon. Mr. Ayres practic' lly conceded the unconstitu tional! .- of the statue under which St u II "s and was condemned and work on the) road begun, but maintained that th time for Mr. Stull to ask for an injunction was last November Evidence showed that he attended the appraisers meeting and asked the state tc build a larger culvert in one place which was done at a cost of $300. Later, when it became nec essary to cross his farm, he asked and was given $100 for a right of way. Still later he appealed from the award of the appraisers, and this Fiiit is pending in the district court of Cass county. The statute is unconstitutional. Attorney D. O. Dwyer contended, and .Mr. Ayres practically admitted, be- cause n ooefcn i proviue ior serving oi Early jiuuie uu lut: laiiunuiuer uuit?s lit' uc nun a.i .t?urutva v.i, numt? miifi ui a non-resident of the state, that pro- the local members making the trip ceeedings are to be had, or notice of by auto to the Otoe county city and the time and the place of the ap- assisting in the ceremonies of the eve praisers meeting. Actual knowledge ning. , of this session, as shown by Mr. Stull's The local delegation also took with presence, doesn t waive the right un- them a class of some twenty-two can dor the constitution, his attorney ciidates who were gn the ritualistic said. Mr. Ayres said he understood a bill was pending to correct tne initiation ceremony was administered weakness of the statute. by the Plattsmouth officers and mem- "If it's as you say," Judge Mun- bers of the drill team. The newly or ger commented, "they need a bill." ganized team which is headed by Early decision was promised, in Clarence Favors as captain, appeared luu:p unr uu view of the fact that the state has in their snappy uniforms of white nations that have weighed with him a:ea on the ground, readv to start with their red neckties and made a in niaking his decision as he had r vork. and is keeping them there at verv fine part of the evening's pro- niber of excellent oners from other an expense of $300 a day. State gram as they presented the various "ties where the reputation of Mr. Journal. sections of the initiation ceremonies. f;otl?ert as a cach 13 we" kno,wn- This matter is one of the greatest Following the work of the eve-He as f record as one of the best of interest to all of the residents of ning the members enjoyed receiving coaches in the state in the basRet this territorv from the Kansas line tHV greetings of the state president, ball -w-or especicl.y and -th ..u? to Omaha as the road in dispute is a also from G. F. Buechoner, state or. caused many of the cities to desire part of the eight miles of road on the ganizer, William M. Barclay, past "is services. In both the football and King of Trails highway that has yet in hp rnTnTlTpd and trravelpd and thp Platte bottom along which the road runs has been in bad ehape practical- ly since last August and which con- dition it is hoped to have remedied by this Ftretch of roadway. TRANSFER LIQUOR CASE From Friday's Patty The office of Sheriff Bert Reed has 'been busy the last few days sifting out the liquor case from Louisville where there was found a quantity of, liquor and after the investigation it; was round mat tne anair occurred: accross the river in Sarpy county and where the chief actor in the case.' John Haynie. will be taken back to that county for hearing. County At- torney Kieck was preparing to file a complaint against the man here when it was discovered that the chief part of the drama was played over in our neighboring county where the thirsty of Louisville and vicinity re ceived their thirst quenchers and ac- cordingly Sherig Olderog of Sarpy county was iioimeu auu win tonit down and take Mr. Haynie back to that county for trial and judgment. Marshal Frank Vheeler accompanied by George Reichart. Louis and Pearl Meyers, who were called as itnesses in the case. GRASS CATCHES AFIRE ( At the close of the evening light From Thursdavs Dai'.v refreshments were served by the Yesterday afternoon shortly berore ladies of the committee that com 5 o'clock the fire department was sum- pieted an evening of the greatest moned out to the south part of the pleasure as well as profit to all of the city where a large tract of grass and members of the party, rubbish was reported to be burning near the residence property of Mrs. Sam Schwab. The department as well as a con siderable delegation of citizens in outos hurries to the scene of action and were able to get the blaze subdu ed without any loss save a part of the grass being-destroyed, preventing rorpeny in that "part of the city The location of the fire is on Rock P.Iuff avenue and a considerable dis tance from the main part of the city hut a number of residences in that lo- , . . . , , . . ff rtl-li? T 11 " A. I, l a r.v "i.i' sense of comfort to the bereaved par the department was able to check the fo th . , . . ' rpread of the fire. i!im nf t ha tiro CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their many acts of kind ness to our loved husband and father in his long illness, to the many who extended their best efforts and sym-; pathy to lighten our burden and the members of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Workmen for their aid as well as to all those who assisted at the funeral services and sent the handsome floral rememberances num bering the friends, neighbors, K. of C, Catholic Workmen, Eagles. M. D. A of the Burlington shops, senior class of the high school and the M. P. Booster club of Sedalia. Missouri. Mrs. Anna, Vostrejs and Children. YOUNG PEOPLE WEDDED From Thursday's Dally This morning at the office of Coun ty Judge A. H. Duxbury occurred the marriage of Edward J. McLione or Portsmouth. Ohio, and Miss Violet i Grassman of this city. The wedding I was very quiet and was witnessed by i Miss Lillian White, deputy in the judge's office and County Attorney w. jO. Kieck. The bride has ben a resident of the city for the past several months, coming here from her home at Louis ville, where her mother, -Mrs. Clara Grassman and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler reside. The groom is a traveling salesman and lias been making this city his head u-u hi-mus hi rters for some time past. Mr. and 'ua Mrs. McLione- will make their home here for the present at least. , , . Eagles Pay a Visit to Aerie at Nebraska City Some Ninety cf the Local Members ' Journey Down and Hold Ini- ! tiation Ceremonies. From Friday's Taily The Plattsmouth aerie of Eagles last night were the partici-; pants in a yery extensive meeting of ; ice oruer neiu ai me nanusome eagles work of the order and the impressive state president. The main address of tna .vnine- was hv John S Parrv. grand secretary of the order and who made a wonderful speech along the lines of the great fraternity of which he has long been so prominent a fig- ure. At the close of the evening the Nebraska City aerie served a very fine luncheon that added very much to the pleasures of all of the visitors and completed one of the red letter; occasions in the history of the Eagles of this part of the state. DOES HAVE SPLENDID TIME From Thursday's Daily Last evening the members of the r. p. o. Does held a very delightful session at the Elks club and which was attended not only by a very large number of the ladies of the organi zation, but several who were eligible to be members and who were the in vited guests of the occasion. After the various routine business matters had been disposed of the lad5es procefjed to hold a short social session, bridge proving the chief di version of the evening and in this Mrs. H. A. Schneider proved the most successful, while the consolation prize was awarded to Mrs. Robert M. Wal-1 ling. This feature occupied the larg- er part of the evening and was one of the rarest of pleasure to all of the members of the party. FUNERAL OF L0NNIE MAURER From f-aturdav's Ially The funeral of Lonnie Maurer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Maurer, whose death fo suddenly on Tuesday night brought such a sadness to the : IVJ iPliftian churf.h; inre number of the' J " v " YT : , chureh to JoiSimanr yeanL Mn R'vett was married ly in the last Berv-iand leaves l "ourn ls eat 3 W"6i J LUC la3L dci j v.-,rv iiM1rcn TTo Vin hpPTl rp. friends present at tl tne Dereaved tamily in the last serv- ices of their loved one T Otr Woln- T Ty U- l , . unci 1 1. Ul . t UI tl li-tl of the church gave the sermon. hi3 remarks bringing holding to them the promise of the future where the partings of death would be no more. At the conclusion of the service the body was borne to Oak Hill cemetery J rest wnere it was laid to the last long CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends tr :"V;fc"v tr. ""J " -"T."I ""a"tluu father and for the words of sympathy that have been given to us in the try ing hours of parting. Mrs. James Sochor and Family Legal blanks of all kinds for sale 'at the Journal offkn. Fred Rothert to Remain at Platts High Well Known Athletic Coach Will Again Be With the Local School for Year. From Friday's Dally The pleasant news is given out that Fred A. Rothert. manual train ing teacher and also the athletic c!i- rector of the citv schools will be hen fr th( ,.OTnlT1 tho ,,, ,.,.., .i. " ruuiaiiuu ucitiii inrjvcu int iuu- tract of the coach for the coming year. There has been very few teachers in the high school that have enjoy ed the popularity that Mr. Rothert has in the time that he has been lure or anyone that has made such a success of the athletic work of thoj school as has the present coach anc j his remaining here Is an assurance I that the local schools will be at th forefront in their athletic work. The splendid outstanding character of Mr. Rothert has been a great asset to the success of handling the youth that have been engaged in the ath letic work of the school and his clean cut reputation and character has thiTr.Qrlo liim on lonrlor with tlio bovs that nave inspjrt,d thp parent-. with confidence and ssura(.e of the -j j(eais that would be presented to thi young people while they were under! the charge of Mr. Rothert. He has been respected by all who have as sociated with him and given th fullest service to developing the very best that was in the boys by his example. It is a pleasure to learn that he w'll acain be with Plattsmouth high and comes as a compliment to the city and the residents here as Mr Rothert has formed many warm oasteiuau teams oi me a sun Mr. RoHier made a great success that has gained him athletic leader. a fine reputation i s GIVES FPJEUDS FAR WELL From Thursday's Dal'y Last evening Mr. and Mrs. George W. Goodman, who are soon to leave the, county farm where they have been in charge for the past several years, for their future home at Lincoln. were triven a most Pleasant surprise;of the war. the wanderer including that thev will long remember. the unfortunate seeking work and the The niain address of the evening The members of the visiting party j professional hobo were rarieties in-twas gien by Judge James T. Begley, arrived shortly after 7 o'clock and 'this part of the west, but In the last : Past master of Plattsmouth lodge No. they came with well laden baskets of i three years there has been a great ' 6 wno had as his subject "The Square the good things to eat that served as!jncrease in the number of unemploy ; aml Compass," and in the eloquent the basis of a very delicious luncheon who drift through this city, af- and able manner of the distinguished served at an appropriate hour in the, fording a fair example of general con- jurist was presented the teachings evening. ditious, as the men do not pick thisjof tbe Master Mason degree that left The time was spent in visiting. ctv ;n particular as a stopping place i with tfae members of the banquet among the old time Jriends and with the expressions of regret that they were soon to have to part with the friends of so many years standing and who they will greatly miss in tht fu ture. Those who enjoyed the occasion were Messrs. and Mesdames Q. K. Parmele, D. C. Morgan, Mrs. John Leesley, Mrs. William Krecklow, Mrs. ! e lcirfMl' John i Y; 11 a j"1 "r" i J S ' Alwin and C. A. Harvey RECEIVES SAD MESSAGE From Friday's Pallj This morning a message was re ceived here by A. E. Smith announc ing the death at Lincoln last night of his nephew. Howard Rivett, son of Mrs. Richard Rivett of that city. Thejup against it. death or Air. laven occurred at tuc hospital at Lincoln where he has been for a few days having been brought there from Omaha where he has been taking treatment for some time. The deceased was thirty-sir years of age and was born in Lincoln shortly after his parents. Mr. and airs, itiveti. where therrV residents for a great 'X l' Ar,," tTq vna Wn r-i siding at Chicago where he was em- j DOES PAINTING JOB k i "ill ( u i u o jt ' -' t j i John C. Brittain and his sons have Just completed their work of redec r orating a number oi tne on ices ai tue court house and which adds very much to the interior or tne Duuaing., The offices have been in need or paint and re-decorating for some time and the board of commissioners, who be lieva in keeping the county's property in first class shape, have decided that they will see that the offices are made as neat and attractive as possible and for this reason they secured the paint ing of the rooms. Mr. .Brittain secur ing the contract and doing: the work in a manner that is very pleasing to the county board. ployed, but on becoming stricken witn "'" "l ,auu , nr k! -s-? R4 'OA -n o ,-iic-o vQ -n-oa toi-sn tn the joyed a very nne visn nere witn tne - "V - .ue, ut A .1 .lHr nM tlmP fripn. '93. '94, 1903. '04; J. G. KiChey. irrew worse While here. Mr. Cole received word "SB. '87. '8 8, '89; Henry J. Helps.. HENRY GERXNG BETTER From Friday's Dailv The condition of Henry R. Gering. former mayor of this city and well known Omaha business man, is re ported as showing some improvement it is thought and Mr. Gering has ap parently been resting easier and I showing a gain in strength that he' was lacking since the first attack of, his stroke. The patient is able to be i lifted to a partial sitting position in! bad now and seems to gain a great j deal of strength altho he still suffer: has affected his speech and move ments. It is the sincere hope of tin many friends that be may suon be able to show regaining strength and in time shake off the effects of the stroke altho this is a lung and seriour process. District Meet of Nebraska Woman's Clubs Will Be Held at Peru March 30th ana oist, ana ajjiii x&i ui- teresting Program Arranged From Thursday's Ijallv The annual convention of the first Nebraska district of the Federation ! f rr Marc omen's Clubs will be held on March SCth, 31st and April 1st at 'Itlio intPTPstini' littlpv cnlletre town of peru promising to be one of the most i nlcasine meetiners of i the club women 1 that has been held this year in this part of the state. ! The district follows the division of the congressional district and includes j the counties of Cass, Pawnee. Otoe.J Richardson, Lancaster, Johnson and: Nemaha. I Tn fViic Aioirint thpro nro n tare'1 number of fine and active organiza-l the, Pa,st Masters of Plattsmouth lodge tions of the ladies and all of these aild al? of other lodges, who gave clubs will have representation at the :nan' mspirlnp remarks on the fra district meeting at Peru. The Platts- :ternity of which they are members, mouth club will probablv have a verv The peaking list was presided over large representation at the meeting by Leslie W. Niel, past master of a? it is within easy driving distance , Plattsmouth lodge. of this city and also large numbers! Tbe program was preceded by the from Nebraska City, Falls City, Au-1 group of nearly one hundred banquet burn and the smaller towns in this ?rs standing about the candle-lighted eastern h&.lf of the Ctrict axe xpect-.i tables and repeating in unison the ed to be present at the meeting andiorns prayer enjoy the fine program of the three day meeting. Special features will be offered. to the toast. "The Trowel," that ad at the convention from the various ded a very pleasant part to the open departments of the club work including of the program, ing the foatures arranged by the John E. Turner, past master of music and dramatic departments of Canopy lodge No. 208 of Elmwood. the state and district. WANDERERS ARE PLENTIFUL Frnm Friday's Paily Diirinc the war time neriod and the few years that followed the close ; on their journey. i The police of the city each night j are sought bv these wanderers for shelter and last night there were some fourteen quartered in the citv ; jail, who hailed from all parts of the country, and all had the same mes- snw. that thv wpre lnokine- for work ),,, thnt nll T,arts nf th rniir,trv n prosperity was reputed to be UnbUnded there was a laCk Payment and thousands idle. f em - Many of the men had voted for the making possible of the conditions over. J . u.; iranx A. Lloidt, treas that now exist in the country and urer: Leslie W. Niel, secretary; Fred realize that they have received a mess J- Warren, S. S.; Leonard F. Terry of pottage, but this does not remedy berry, J. S., and Vernon T. Arn. their condition now. .tyler. ' The police state the greater part I Since the foundation of Masonry of the men are young in years and wa-s established here in 1858, the apparently of a good type, but merely local lodge has had many very dis- REPORTS PROSPECTS GOOD From Saturday's rallv Carl R. Cole, who has been visiting in this locality with his relatives in this section of Cass county, departed morning for his home near Brule, Nebraska, and was accompan hv hi npihhnr Fdwarrl Fbr- by h"e; " Fl Unfon 'wTth relatives The twS gentle- union HH reiail la. I lie i O gen lie- Union with relatives. The two gentle men made the trip by auto from the ntry visited by a nine to eleven-inch snow that has come in good time and cheered the farmers there with hopes , . . J? T.inBy.e"" --" - r . , . snow will prove avonderful help n ' " " " make bread for the world next year. LEAVE FOR NORTH 1 , , . From Saturdays Datiy Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel left for Marion. Kansas, on Monday, iMarch 21. They will visit at the former home of Mr. McDaniel and later will visit in Plattsmouth. Mrs. that his section of the cou McDaniel was formally Miss Dorothy also Miss Vyral Fossler, also of the and in the last hope of giving him re Cowles. Lake Worth (Fla.) Leader, city teaching force. , lief the operation was performed. Past Masters i light at Local Masonic Hall . very Notable Occasion lield at the Masonic Temple Here Nearly One Hundred I resent. rnm s..v-c rai,v Last evening was an occasion of the greatest interest in the history of Plattsmouth lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., this being the observance of the third annhal Past Master's night by the lodge, and there were an unusual ly large number of the members pres ent to enjoy the meeting and the 'splendid banquet and program that had been arranged. i The lodge conferred the Master Mason degree at C:"0, the work in its entirety being in the hands of Past Masters of Plattsmouth lodge, ten in number, who were present at the session cf the lodge. At the conclusion of the work, the members adjourned to the banquet F00 here.a ,fine banJuet prepared hv q g ladies was served under direction of the stewards. The menu was one of the greatest 'delight to all of the members of the lodge and had been most daintilv prepared. lows: The menu was as fol- Fruit en Tasse Boef Rote au Jus Pomme de Terre Melange Maize Laitue Conserves au Vinaigre Olives Petit Pain Chaud Gelee Cafe Noir Creme Glace Geteau Cigares The toast list included several of Luke L. "Wiles, past Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 master of responded responded to the toast. "The Plumb." covering the work of this valuable Masonic tenet. Edward Propst. past master of Council Bluffs, Iowa, lodge and a for- imer Plattsmouth resident, spoke briefly, bringing the greetings of the -"c iua .n.. party a most lasting impression or tne beauties of Masonic brotherhood, Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 A. F. & A- M. is one of the most active of the various Masonic organizations in the state an! its membership is made up of men v'no are untiring in their work to promote the fraternity at home and in state Masonic circles. The Present officers of the lodge are V. iu - iiounes, . ji. ; itaymonu u. uook, S. W.; Henry F. Nolting, J. W.; A. H. Duxbury, S. D.; Raymond P. West- tmguisnea ngures in the office of worshipful master, who have left j their mark on the pages recording .advancement of the fraternity in this community. The first master was E. A. Donelan, 1858. and his successors in th office' have been many: J. W. Marshall, 1859; Daniel H. Wheeler. 1860. 'CI. , C2. '71: E. C. Adams. 1863; E. T. J-uKe, do, ot; it. livin- Rton. 1867. '68. '73; Jacob Vallery. Jr- "69. '70. '72; Francis E. White, . . is4. ia, -t, " ( , ts, 9; J . jrin- 1900; Michael Archer, 1901. '02; William L. Pickett, 1905. '06, 07; Oliver C. Dovey. 1908. '09. '10, '11, 14. '15, '16; William A. Robertson. 1912; George W. Thomas. 1913; Wil liam J. Streight. 1917; Nelson Jean, 1918; John McLean. 1919; William F. Evers. 1920; James T. Begley, 1921; Leon T i(n. t n O - T io ! i h t Wn' lie W. Niel, jia-4: nver 1. .Hudson, 10. . ,. ON SICK LIST u-" nw x.a-jx From Friday's Imtty Mrs. R. E. Bailey, wife of the super- intendent of the city schools Is num- bered among the victims of the pre- vailing malady of the grippe, as is 1 T I, -toon toi. T T i y juuiiuii. a o o " . ox. - v. ijtruii- REBEKAHS HAVE FINE MEETING From Friday's Dally Last evening the member of the Rebekah lodge of this city held a very fine meeting at the lodge rooms I hat was attended by a very large number of the members and to greet Mrs. Lois Davis, of Lynch. Nebraska i the inspector of the order who was making her official visit to this city. The members were complimented by Mrs. Davis on the excellent work of the lodge and the interest shown in the work by the Plattsmouth lodge and a very fine address on the worri of the Rebekahs was given by the inspector that gave many points of interest on the order. At the close of the evening dainty and delicious refreshments were served that added to the enjoyment of all of the members of the lodge present. Coach Rothert Host to Basket Ball Squad Dcl'rktful Dinner Party at the Gapen Home Last Evening in Honor of the Blue and White. Frrim Friday s Oali Last evening Coach Fred A. Roth ert of the High school basketball team, was host to the members of the 192G-27 squad at a most delightful dinner party given at the Gapen home on W ashington avenue and which was attended by all the letter men of lilt? M'IKJtll Willi UUe Cil C p 1 1IJIJ , 11C i ing detained by illness from the fes tive gathering. The dinner was one of the pleas ant gatherings that has followed the close of the playing season and all those who were present felt to the utmost the royal hospitality that was afforded them by the efficient and popular coach of the high 6chool ath letics. The menu as arranged by Mrs. Gapen was one of the most exquisite and left nothing to be wished for in the delight of the viands that formed the dinner and served in faultless manner made the event one of unfor getableuess to all of the party. - After the close of the dinner the coach was host to a theatre party for the basketball team that proved an added treat to the basketers and a fitting chaser to the pleasantness of the dinner. Those who were present and enjoy ed this splendid dinner were: George Rebal, captain of the 1926 team; Ed gar Wescott, captain elect of the 1927 team; Robert Hadraba, Ralph Mason. George Perry, Gerald Smith, Bernard Galloway, Roland Thomas, Joe But tery, Coach Rothert and Frank H. Smith. The members of the squad, who have been awarded basketball letters for the past season include Joe But tery, Bernard Klinger, Ed Wescott, George Rebal, Gerald Smith, Bernard Galloway, George Perry, Robert Had raba, Ralph Mason and Roland Thomas. TURN RACK, 0 TIME! From Saturday's Daily ,been appointed to be one of the pa- This morning the early raising rade committees for the Ninth An residents along the main street of the nual Farmers' fair which Is put on city, were somewhat alarmed at see- by the students of the college and ing one of the well known business will be held on April 30. men of the city come dashing down! All of the work done in staging the the street at a few moments after 6 fair is done by the students of the o'clock or something like an hour or college. Every student is appointed so ahead of his usual schedule and to a committee and is assigned defi a great many surmises were afloat as nite work to do. to the why and wherefore of the early The educational exhibits are pre appearance. 'pared in the various departments of It was first thought that he had the college. These will show some of arisen to listen to the great choir of the latest developments in experimen nature as the birds greeted the Bpring tal work and will also demonstrate sunrise, but as there were no birds SOme of the approved practices of or sunrise visable this theory was agriculture and home economics. The abandoned in favor of one that cov- livestock departments plan to hold a ered the making of garden but this livestock show in order to show some too was abandoned as there was no or tne fjne livestock owned by the gardens to be planted in the main college. section of the city. j There will also be a large parade. It was finally decided that the mat- -which will parade the main streets of ter should be settled for all time and Ljncoin. It Is planned to represent this was placed up to the newspaper xeUraskas atrricultural progress in representative wno approacneu cue W. K. B. M. and explained the anx icty or nis iriencis as to me unuue appearance on the street. The eecret was then betrayed that W4iv " - his own watch had been set by some- one at a time that advanced his rising -oT-;-rl Vw oovorj 1 hnnr and frnm tne r " . Z- . , indication the time pieces had been set by radio. EN SERIOUS CONDITION From Thursday's Daiiy- The friends over this section of Cass county will .regret to learn of the serious illness of W . H. Raiuey of this city, who is now at the hospital in Omaha where he was operated on Monday morning. The result of the ?llf." ?;LSe "rSL1!0; lilt? Udurui v tia luuu a ucai more serious than had been anticipat- the cage .g Qt looked forward to witn a great aeai 01 connaence. iir. . r . , Rainey has been in failing health for some years past and in the last few months has failed quiet rapidly un- til his condition grew so serious that. it was found necessary to have him' taken to the hospital for examination Observe 100th Anniversary of Composer's Death Plattsmouth Wcmen s Club Holds Program in Honor of Beethoven Last Evening. From Thursday's Dally Last evening the members of the , Plattsmouth Woman's club held an observanth of the 100th anniversary j of the death of Ludv. ig Von Beetho- ven, one of the greatest composers of the ages and whose works are among the choicest of those of the music world today and in the past. The an niversary of his death on March 26, 1827. is being niad a nation-wide event and in which the general fed eration of the Women's clubs as well as musical societies are joining. This great composer was born at Bonn, Germany and is one of the greatest of the f-plendid musical gen- uses that that great country has giv en the world. lie composed ongs. but two of which have endur- j ed and the greatest of his successes ! has been in the wonderful numbers that he had created lor the piano. The meeting of the Plattsmouth ladies to observe his anniversary was held at the home of Mrs. C. C. Wes cott last evening and was one filled with the greatest of interest to all of the musical department of the club who were in attendance. Mrs. Robert Reed gave excerpt Ueethoven that were very much enJ d an(1 Vl, mau y in j tertPtin& fact8 on tne llfe of thig won. derful musical genius. The musical program of the eve ning was devoted to the best known works of the German composer and Mrs. Robert M. Walling in her gifted manner( presented the "Farewell tc the Piano" one of the most loved of Beethoven's works. Mrs. A. D. Caldwell, one of the tal ented musicians of the city pave two artistic piano numbers, "Moonlight Sonato ' and "Minuet in G," that gave ppecial pleasure to the program and afforded a fine touch to the general offering of the Bethoven program. Mrs. E. II. Wescott favored the members with two hymns that have feeen arranged to melodies cf the com poser and in this she was accompanied by Mrs. Robert M. Walling at the piano and who also served as accom panist for Mrs. Caldwell. Mrs. William Woolcott favored the musical department with a few stories of the intimate life of Beethoven that brought out many of the sidelights on the home surroundings and private life of Beethoven who had passed his life unmarried. The music department will take up the study of their chorus work at the next meeting and which is In preparation for the yearly banquet of the club. All of the members of the depart ment of the club voted to continue the work of this department the coining year In club circles. WELL HELP IN FAIR Jean Spangler, of Plattsmouth, who is attending the University of Ne braska College of Agriculture, has thjg D;iradei showing the development from the primitive agriculture of the Amerjcan Indian time. until the present Thp 1J)27 Fair wJ1, be he,(J OQ the atnieuc neia near me new Muurni Activities buildinff which was rom. ,etcd ast fa EducatIonal exhibitI? . and a pageant prepared ny tne home economics department of the college will, with the parade, feature j day's program. the TREASURY DEPARTMENT Office cf the Comptroller of the Cur- Washington, D. C, January 1007 lvAi. Notice is hereby given to all per- sors wk0 may have claims against "The First National Bank of Platts- , . Eouth," Nebraska, that the same Keceiver the Jegal f there. n -.i r.n v; 01, witran three months from this ' , , uict vi uicjr may uc siuwtu. CHARLES W. COLLINS. Acting Comptroller. I Advertise your wants In the Want I Ad column for quick results.